Family of missing 71-year-old Edinburgh woman 'very worried' after disappearance

UPDATE: Police say missing 71-year-old woman from Edinburgh traced safe and well.

The family of a missing 71-year-old woman from Edinburgh are “very worried” for her wellbeing, say police.

Christine Norbury, known as Norma, was last seen in the area of Calder Drive in the city at around 3.30pm on Thursday.

She is around 5ft 10 inches in height, with a slim build and greyish, curly hair.

She was last seen wearing black jogging trousers, a blue raincoat with red flowers on it and carrying a black handbag.

Officers said she may also be using a walking stick.

Police are checking any relevant CCTV images for any additional information on where she may have gone but are asking for the public’s help.

Sergeant Lorraine Bain said: “Norma’s family is very worried about her and they just want her home safe and well.

“If anyone has seen Norma or has any information about where she could be, please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2932 of August 1, 2024.

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